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Lesson Plan September 17 2025

Lesson plan: The Constitution and voter suppression

In this lesson, students take a historic "literacy test" to understand voter suppression

Lesson Plan September 16 2025

Lesson plan: Constitution Day and active citizenship

Explore the U.S. Constitution on Constitution Day!

The moon rises between the "Tribute in Light" illuminated next to One World Trade Center during 911 anniversary, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey

Lesson Plan September 11 2025

Lesson plan: 9/11 — Ways to reflect on the day’s legacy

Generate and discuss questions about the day of 9/11 and its legacy

Lesson Plan September 11 2025

Lesson plan: Teaching 9/11 through comics

Learn how comics can be a unique and powerful way to discuss history

Lesson Plan September 01 2025

Lesson plan: How the Amazon Labor Union was formed

Learn about the formation of the Amazon Labor Union this Labor Day

Lesson Plan August 29 2025

7 resources for teaching about Labor Day

Help students understand the history of the labor movement and its relevance today

Lesson Plan August 28 2025

Lesson plan: Opening more doors — Inventing ways to make schools more accessible

In this invention lesson, students will identify a space at their school that is inaccessible to wheelchair users and invent a more accessible design

Lesson Plan August 18 2025

Lesson plan: Can you create an animal prototype with super powers?

Learn about gene editing, invention and genetically modified organisms

Lesson Plan July 11 2025

Lesson plan: Brown v. Board of Education and the story of Prince Edward County Schools

Learn more about the life of Linda Brown and the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education case in the U.S. today

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Lesson Plan June 19 2025

Lesson plan: History of Juneteenth and why it became a national holiday

Explore the significance of Juneteenth and the value of making it a national holiday

Lesson Plan June 12 2025

Lesson plan: AI Unlocked — evaluating and testing AI tools

Learn how to determine which AI tools are right for your needs, and which are the most reliable

Lesson Plan May 30 2025

Lesson plan: Olympic boycotts in history

Learn how sports and politics intersect through protests over the years at the Olympic Games

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